Friends of Tent City mini golf tournament set for Saturday in VV

VICTORVILLE • The nonprofit group Friends of Tent City is planning a charity miniature golf tournament to help the homeless on Saturday at Scandia.

"Friends of Tent City is endeavoring to put the funds together to build a legal safe-haven homeless camp in the High Desert, as well as teach other communities to do the same," the group said in a press release, adding that the group currently provides supplies and water to the homeless.

The first tee is at 8:30 a.m., with the last tee at 10 a.m. There is a $10 entry fee per person. Four-person teams will compete in the event. Raffle prizes, refreshments and a $4 discount on wristbands will be available. The group is also looking for raffle prize sponsors and vendors.

Scandia is at 12627 Mariposa Road in Victorville. For more information, call Eric "Pico" Rivera at 760-220-0799.

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